Churros are fried dough similar to doughnuts, but made in very large spirals which are then cut into edible-sized pieces. In my opinion, while the churros themselves are very good, they wouldn't be nearly as delicious if they weren't served with the traditional "chocolate" (pronounced Choco-latte). This consists of some of Spain's best chocolate melted into a creamy warm drink that you can either eat with a spoon or use to dip your churros.
I first tasted churros in the Chocolatería San Gines. This place has been in Madrid for many many years, and rightly boasts the best chocolate in town. Some locals say you can find better churros elsewhere, but the chocolate is just so good it makes up for it. Not only is this chocolatería super cute, situated in the corner of a tiny cobblestone street, but its also very affordable. If you plan on going on a weekend though, be prepared to wait for a table. Its a pretty large place, but with a very big clientele. Saturday and Sunday mornings expect to see young people still wearing last night's party clothes having a snack before returning home after a long night out.
Once you've ordered your chocolate con churros, give the little receipt to a waiter, have a seat, and wait for him to bring the deliciousness to you. I suggest first having a spoonful of the chocolate to really appreciate its flavour and thickness all on its own, then dip a churro into it and enjoy the combination of the salty fried dough with the bitter-sweet and warm chocolate. Your tastebuds will thank you.
